Atlanta is more than just side walks and city street lights. There are many activities happening during the season of harvest such as scouting for your favorite pumpkin, riding haunted hayrides, or getting lost in a man-made maze. Listed are my top farms to visit from metro Atlanta to the Deep South.
Southern Belle Farm
Do you enjoy picking and painting pumpkins? The Southern Belle Farm offers just that. You get to choose your own pumpkin and they provide tools where you can paint and carve it on site. While waiting for your take home pumpkin to dry, the farm offers many fun activities. Southern Belle Farm also grows cotton and allows you to pick it. There are pedal carts, cow trains, campfires and even pig races! On site they have Mimi’s Kitchen which offers many fried foods for you to try. What’s the South without offering some fried pickles while searching for the perfect pumpkin? Don’t forget to stop by the Country Market where you will find sweet treats, farm-themed novelties and seasonal décor.
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| Southern Belle Corn Maze |
Fall General Admission includes…
Cornfield maze(s), Hayride, Cow Train ride, Corn Cannon, Jumping Pillow, Racing Pedal Carts, Giant Tunnel Slide, Kiddie Korral, Corn Box, Duck Races, Petting our Barnyard Animals & Goat Walk, Pig Races at Oinker Stadium. Check out videos and some pictures that will give you a sneak peak on all the Fall Fun!
Fall 2012 HoursSaturdays 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sundays 1:00 – 6:00pm
Closed during the week except for school trips by reservation only.
Fall 2012 Admission PricingGeneral Admission:
2yrs. and under – FREE
3yrs. and older (kids and adults) - $12.00/person + tax
Senior Citizens ages 65+ – $10.00/person + tax
Military/Public Service Personnel Discount (with proper ID for individual) $10/person + tax
Cash and Debit/Credit cards are accepted during the Fall season only.
For Christmas events vist www.southernbellefarm.com
Uncle Shuck's
Located in Dawsonville, Uncle Shuck’s gives you the Pumpkin Patch experience of a lifetime. Enjoy hayrides and bonfires, explore the haunted corn maze, shoot corn cannons and walk with goats. The hayride ends at a cozy bonfire where you will roast marshmallows and have sing-a-longs. Uncle Shuck’s is open for your enjoyment every weekend for the months of October and November. I enjoy getting scared to death and am so glad they have a haunted maze. The haunt night maze will guarantee you a spooktacular good time. It is only open Friday’s and Saturday’s. 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
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| Uncle Shuck's Haunted Corn Maze |
Following are rates for activities: There is no admission fee to come on the grounds only to participate in activites you choose.
October 1st-30th
Sunday - Thursday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday & Saturday10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Haunt Nights Begin Oct. 5th
Begins at dusk, last ticket is sold at 10 p.m.
Haunt Night Maze is only open on Fridays and Saturdays throu
ghout the month of October plus Sunday, Oct. 28th and Tuesday, Oct. 31st
November 1st-18th
Fridays 4 pm-10pm
Saturdays 10am-10pm
Sundays 10am-6pm
Ages 12 and under must be accompanied
Weekday mornings are the busiest for tours, so visitors should plan afternoon trips. Wear closed toe shoes to protect against red ants in the field and don’t forget your camera.
Poppell Farms Corn Maze
Poppell Family farm is located in Odum about 6 miles from Jesusp in the outskirts of Savannah, GA and includes 10 acres of labyrinth and a haunted forest. The Haunted Woods” will be open with lots of spooks lurking nearby as you travel down this twisted path of terror. Poppell also feature hayrides, steer roping, crop hopper catfish farm and so much more.
During the grand opening on October 6th, Poppell will feature A-Maze-ing Race 5K and Pumpkin Patch Trot to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Popell probably features the most interesting corn maze I have come upon. Don’t fret if you get lost. If you plan on visiting on a Monday through Friday you can take part of what they call “Maze Text”. As you enter the corn maze you will have the opportunity to choose a subject – Corn Clues, Bible Clues, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Clues, or Fun Clues. You can text or scan the corresponding phone number and continue to receive instructions while maneuvering your way through the maze. It’s not like you won’t be texting your way through there anyway. So bring your cell and or smart phone and Happy Texting!!
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| Proppell Farm Corn Maze |
For other awesome corn mazes at a location near you check out the links below. HAVE A FANGTASTIC HALLOWEEN!
